Indigenous Program Sustainability Program
Sunday, March 1
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Session
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Sustainability Program
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Strategies for avoiding greenwashing and disclosure risks
As climate-related litigation, greenwashing scrutiny and shareholder activism intensify, companies must navigate growing legal and reputational risks …
Presentations
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Strategies for avoiding greenwashing and disclosure risks
Presenter(s): Alina Shams, Global Battery Materials Corp.,R Brent Murphy, Seabridge Gold,Sheila Colman, Lundin Gold Inc.,Stephen Crozier, Thesis Gold Inc.
Location
Room 714
Time
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Program Area
Indigenous Program,
Sustainability Program
Session
Protecting First Nations lands and waters through First Nations led regional impact assessments
Case study to be provided by Chiefs and technicians involved in the Regional Assessment Working Group, including over 15 First Nations communities, wh…
Presentations
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Protecting First Nations lands and waters through First Nations led regional impact assessments
Presenter(s): Natasha Martin, Mushkegowuk Council
Location
Room 714
Time
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Monday, March 2
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Session
Location
Time
Program Area
Sustainability Program
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The power of influence: Social media, community voices and ESG accountability
In today’s mining landscape, sustainability is defined not only by technical reports and compliance frameworks, but also by the voices that shape how …
Presentations
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The power of influence: Social media, community voices and ESG accountability
Presenter(s): Cate Larsen, Groovy Geologist,Elizabeth Freele, Sympact; Responsible Mining Academy,Haydon Mort, Geologize Ltd.,Justin Daley, Made in America Gold,Shawna-Lee Enair-Fox, Agnico Eagle Mines
Location
Room 714
Time
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Program Area
Indigenous Program
Session
Looking to the future: Indigenous youth in the mining sector
Indigenous youth are the fastest growing demographic in Canada and a vital component of the mineral industry - the largest private sector employer of …
Location
Room 715
Time
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Program Area
Sustainability Program,
Capital Markets Program
Session
The business of sustainability: Financing mining’s next chapter
The convergence of sustainability and finance is redefining what success looks like in mining. This session brings together perspectives on how sustai…
Presentations
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
The business of sustainability: Financing mining’s next chapter
Presenter(s): Christelle van Vuuren, International Finance Corporation (IFC),Conor Grieve, ERM,Ivan Bebek, Coppernico Metals,Loren Stoddard, Veridicor,Rob Karpati, The Blended Capital Group
Location
Room 714
Time
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Program Area
Indigenous Program
Session
Getting major projects built in Canada: Regulation, responsibilities and reconciliation
This two-part session will explore the intricacies of major project development in Canada. In Part 1, Achieving one project, one review: Seeking strea…
Location
Room 701
Time
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Program Area
Indigenous Program
Session
Indigenous program reception
Join Indigenous, industry, and government attendees from around the world as they gather to discuss the future of Indigenous leadership and participat…
Presentations
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Indigenous program reception
Location
Room 801
Time
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3
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Session
Location
Time
Program Area
Indigenous Program,
Sustainability Program
Session
Building social license: A role in community-led mining education
The City of Yellowknife recognizes that many regions carry complex mining legacies that have left lasting environmental, social and cultural impacts. …
Presentations
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Building social license: A role in community-led mining education
Presenter(s): Darrell Beaulieu, DEMCo,Mark Cliffe-Phillips, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board,Matthew Spence, YKDFN,Stephen Van Dine, City of Yellowknife
Location
Room 715
Time
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Program Area
Indigenous Program,
Capital Markets Program
Session
Financial innovations for equity partnerships: Federal and provincial loan guarantees as a catalyst for Indigenous-led development and Canada’s trade future
As Canada works to diversify its trade relationships and strengthen its reputation as a stable and inclusive investment destination, Indigenous equity…
Presentations
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Financial innovations for equity partnerships: Federal and provincial loan guarantees as a catalyst for Indigenous-led development and Canada’s trade future
Presenter(s): Adil Kieray, BMO Capital Markets,Derek Epp, Tzeachten First Nation,Valerie Helbronner, Torys LLP
Location
Room 714
Time
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Program Area
Sustainability Program
Session
Where did all the low-risk jurisdictions go? Minimizing geopolitical and procurement risks across mining supply chains
As the push for deregulation and faster permitting increases, challenges abound for mining companies, ranging from U.S. tariffs and legal requirements…
Presentations
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Where did all the low-risk jurisdictions go? Minimizing geopolitical and procurement risks across mining supply chains
Presenter(s): Carolyn Burns, RESOLVE,Jonathan Drimmer, Steptoe,Kady Seguin, IMPACT,Stephen Burega, Romios Gold Resources
Location
Room 715
Time
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Program Area
Indigenous Program,
Sustainability Program
Session
Citizen attitudes toward exploration and mining in Canada: The drivers of social licence to operate for critical minerals
As demand surges for the critical minerals powering the global energy transition, Canada stands at the forefront of opportunity and scrutiny. This ses…
Presentations
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Citizen attitudes toward exploration and mining in Canada: The drivers of social licence to operate for critical minerals
Presenter(s): Candice Tourville, Taykwa Tagamou Nation,Genevieve Morinville, Ressources Winsome,Marc-Olivier Fortin, Transfert Environnement et Société
Location
Room 714
Time
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Program Area
Indigenous Program
Session
Shared value and Indigenous leadership: Advancing inclusive entrepreneurship in resource economies
As the natural resource sector confronts the imperative to deliver more inclusive and sustainable outcomes, Indigenous women—long recognized as pillar…
Presentations
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Shared value and Indigenous leadership: Advancing inclusive entrepreneurship in resource economies
Presenter(s): Catherine Tegelberg, Lundin Foundation,Michele-Elise Burnett, Kakekalanicks,Peggy Domingue, Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA)
Location
Room 714
Time
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4
Program Area
Session
Location
Time
Program Area
Sustainability Program
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Who’s missing? From recognition to representation
Diversity is more than a value statement. It is a driver of safer workplaces, stronger decision-making and positive exploration outcomes. Yet junior c…
Presentations
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Who’s missing? From recognition to representation
Presenter(s): Katherine Arenas-Collao, Epiroc,Kevin PCJ D’Souza, International Women in Mining,Susan Lomas, Mine Shift Foundation; Lions Gate Geological Consulting Inc
Location
Room 714
Time
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.